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Crispy Pata

C Carlos Herrera

Crispy Pata is a Filipino dish made from deep-fried pork leg or knuckle, served with a spiced vinegar dipping sauce.

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Crispy Pata
Prep time 15 min
Cook time 2h
Servings
👨‍🍳
Difficulty Hard
Category Main dishes, Meat dishes
Cuisine Asian
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Ingredients

  • 1 pcs pork knuckle
  • 3 pcs bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorn
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 cup cooking oil
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 pcs onion
  • 3 pcs garlic
  • 3 pcs thai chili pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the pork leg in a large pot and add enough water to cover it. Add the bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the meat is tender but not falling apart.

  2. 2

    Remove the pork from the pot and let it drain and cool completely. Pat dry with paper towels. For extra crispiness, refrigerate uncovered for a few hours or overnight.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower the pork into the hot oil. Deep fry until the skin is golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    For the dipping sauce, combine vinegar, soy sauce, onion, garlic, and chili peppers. Mix well.

  6. 6

    Serve the crispy pata on a platter with the dipping sauce on the side.